Health and well-being

Access to good health and well-being is a human right and the foundation of human prosperity. Although significant progress has been made in improving the health of billions of people since 2000, major hurdles remain — particularly in developing countries, where women and children are most vulnerable. 

UNU’s health-related research untangles the growing social, economic, and environmental complexity that threatens to outpace the ability of governments and communities to manage the well-being of their citizens. Our work assesses key elements of healthy development to ensure they are reinforced by health policy.

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Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes as Integrated Solutions

A session at the International Forum for Sustainable Asia & the Pacific 2025 discussed how landscape approaches can address environmental challenges.

13 Nov 2025

Event

UNU-IIGH’s Gender and Health Hub at the 4th International Community Health Workers Symposium

UNU-IIGH co-organised three virtual events in partnership with PSI, UNICEF, and the Imarisha Consortium, on the occasion of the 2025 CHW symposium

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State-of-the-art Technology for a Centuries-long Public Health Challenge

Trypanosomatids burden developing tropical and subtropical nations, and new tools present another shot at finding a cure.

29 Oct 2025

News

New Publication on Maximizing Climate and Health Co-Benefits

A policy brief exploring integrated pathways that can advance both climate goals and public health objectives in a mutually reinforcing manner.

16 Oct 2025